Angamaly Diaries

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Antony Varghese as Vincent Pepe
• Tito Wilson as Rajan aka ‘U-Clamp Rajan’
• Appani Sarath as Ravi aka ‘Appani Ravi’
• Anna Rajan as Lily “Lichi” David
• Kichu Tellus as Varkey
• Vineeth Vishwam as Bheeman
• Bitto Davis as ’10ml’ Thomas
• Sinoj Varghese as Kunjootti
• Sreekanth Dasan as Paripp Marti
• Anandhu as Kanakuna Marti
• Anson Antony as Babuji
• Merin Jose Pottackal as Maramkothi Sijo
• Binny Rinky Benjamin as Sakhi
• Sruthy Jayan as Alice
• Amrutha Anna Reji as Seema
• Jolly Chirayath as Pepe’s mother
• Athira Patel as Mercy
• Ullas Chemban as SI Shahul Hameed
• Sreeja Das as Appani Ravi’s wife
• Sarath Chandran as Molester
• Benny Varghese as Advocate
• Akash Dev as Koluth Jaison
• Milton Raju
• Chemban Vinod Jose as himself (in a guest appearance)
• Lijo Jose Pellissery as a man buying pork (uncredited)

Storyline:

Set in Angamaly, the film follows Vincent Pepe (Antony Varghese), a young man who dreams of becoming a gangster. The story unfolds through his interactions with friends and the local gang culture, showcasing their adventures and misadventures. The narrative captures the essence of youth, friendship, and the socio-cultural dynamics of the region. A notable aspect of the film is its climax, which features an uncut 11-minute long take involving around 1000 artists, creating a visually stunning and immersive experience.

About Movie:

Angamaly Diaries is a Malayalam crime drama film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and written by Chemban Vinod Jose. The film features an impressive cast of 86 debutant actors, with Antony Varghese, Anna Rajan, Appani Sarath, Kichu Tellus, Vineeth Vishwam, Bitto Davis, Ullas Chemban, Tito Wilson, and Sinoj Varghese in prominent roles. It marks Vijay Babu’s first production under the banner Friday Film House.

Angamaly Diaries was released to critical acclaim and became a commercial success at the box office. Critics praised its authentic portrayal of local culture, engaging performances from the debutant cast, and innovative cinematography. The film was included in The Hindu’s list of top 25 Malayalam films of the decade. Antony Varghese received the Youth Icon Award at the Asianet Film Awards for his performance.

The film’s success led to it being remade in Telugu as Falaknuma Das (2019), starring Vishwak Sen in the lead role. Angamaly Diaries is celebrated for its fresh narrative style and has established itself as a cult classic within Malayalam cinema.

Overall, Angamaly Diaries stands out for its vibrant storytelling and strong character development, making it a significant entry in contemporary Indian films.